NORML

JUNE 7, 2019

Every day NORML Chapters from around the country invest countless hours in advocating for meaningful marijuana law reforms on the local, state and federal level! NORML Announces Plans for 2019 Conference and Lobby Day. “Limiting homegrow to just patients seems like too big a concession to law enforcement.”

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Dykema (Cannabis Law Blog)

APRIL 20, 2023

These legal guidelines/laws related to cannabis continue to be enacted, repealed, and debated in the Texas Legislature today, evidencing strong public sentiment for more accepted, legally permissible uses of cannabis and cannabis products. Specifically, H.B.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Posted by Alexa Steinberg, Esq. | Dec 20, 2019 . It has been two years since California began licensing yet operators still struggle with compliance and are all still de facto, breaking one law or another. Here’s a look back at 2019 and a projection of what’s to come in 2020 Cannabis Law. .

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Canna Law Blog

JANUARY 21, 2019

King was the chief spokesperson for nonviolent activism in the Civil Rights Movement, which successfully protested racial discrimination in federal and state law. laws of the 20 th century, the Civil Rights Act of 1964. When it comes to cannabis, however, it is sometimes difficult to separate law and policy.

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Cannabis Law Report

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Over 60 cannabis-related bills were signed into law in states across the country. This report contains a detailed summary of 2019’s federal and state legislative victories.” 2019 has been an unprecedented year for the passage of state-level marijuana law reforms.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 7, 2022

Some exceptions have been made to allow the use of certain psychedelics in religious ceremonies, and some states and municipalities have deprioritized enforcement of laws prohibiting possession of plant and fungi-derived substances (see below). But these substances remain illegal under federal law. Where Laws Are Changing.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

For those engaged in the legal cannabis industry in Oregon, the 2019 Oregon Legislative Session is of the utmost importance and relevance. . Again, this proposal will attract even more cannabis tourism but will also facilitate safe and lawful consumption for tourists and residents alike. They write. SB 639 AND HB 2233.

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NORML

MARCH 20, 2020

Yet, despite the economic and political progress that has been made in states around the country, marijuana is still defined by federal law as a Schedule I substance with no medicinal value and a high potential for abuse. Federal dollars are going to support state programs — not to dictate how they must use the money.

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Cannabis Law Report

JANUARY 9, 2020

1 deadline to train managers and employees under a new compliance and safety program that is the first of its kind in the nation. The state’s Responsible Vendor Training Program is designed to support licensee compliance and enhance the safety of customers and employees. Seed-to-sale tracking compliance. Read the full article.

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Cannabis Law Report

MAY 15, 2019

On May 6, 2019, New York State law makers proposed two bills, A7467 and S5657 (both are the same), that would overhaul New York’s medical cannabis program.

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The Blunt Truth

APRIL 4, 2019

Our weekly review starts in Georgia, where the governor is expected to sign a medical marijuana reform bill into law. The law will allow grow houses and production facilities in the state, which will be heavily regulated. The General Law Committee has passed a bill that would establish a marijuana industry in the state.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 17, 2022

A 2019 state law permits those convicted of marijuana-specific activities which have since been decriminalized or legalized to submit a written request to the court to have those records sealed. However, fewer than one-third of these programs provide automatic relief. Local officials in Clark County (population: 2.2

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Canna Law Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Seems like not a month goes by in California where the Assembly isn’t trying to pass a slew of cannabis bills to help regulate the state’s industry under the Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (“MAUCRSA”). State tax deductions. . And October was no different. Charitable donations. .

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the availability of two programs that protect hemp producers’ crops from natural disasters. Producers may apply now, and the deadline to sign up for both programs is March 16, 2020. “We Multi-Peril Crop Insurance Pilot Insurance Program. Buy-up coverage is available in some cases.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

The Charles Gazette-Mail report… State Treasurer John Perdue is hiring an attorney to assist with his office’s handling of banking services for West Virginia’s medical cannabis program, a show of escalating tension with the district’s federal prosecutor. Stuart has not filed any notice of a pending lawsuit or criminal charges.

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Canna Law Blog

JUNE 11, 2019

For the past three years, I have taught a class called “Cannabis Law & Policy” at Lewis & Clark Law School here in Portland, Oregon. The old laws are worse than you think. Today and historically, most arrests and imprisonment for cannabis crimes happen under state laws. The new laws are pretty lousy too.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Winter Edition 2019 – Cannabis. 2019 Legislative Session – Agency Proposed Legislation. On January 9, 2019 the Board approved a motion to make the effective date for all marijuana product, packaging and labeling requirements Jan 1, 2020. The 2019 legislative session began January 14 and runs through April 28, 2019.

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NORML

MARCH 29, 2019

Guam became the first US territory to send a bill legalizing the adult-use of marijuana to the governor’s desk in 2019. Governor Jim Justice (R) of West Virginia signed legislation into law that allows financial institutions to provide banking services related to the state’s medical marijuana program.

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The NM Political Report | Medical Cannabis Program

AUGUST 29, 2020

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic the New Mexico Department of Health approved rules that put into practice a state law allowing medical cannabis patients from other states to buy, possess and use medical cannabis in New Mexico. The law was passed in 2019 as part of a massive statutory change for medical cannabis.

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Cannabis Law Report

AUGUST 30, 2019

The National Institute on Drug Abuse published a grant notice to encourage research on the effects of changing US cannabis laws and policies on public health. Of the 47 states reviewed, only Oregon received a grade in the “A” range, while 17 states received failing grades.

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The Blunt Truth

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

The committee memorandum has a great graphic of state marijuana laws – only three states allow no marijuana consumption in any form. And speaking of state laws, several jurisdictions are moving forward with some form of legalization.

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NORML

JUNE 17, 2019

Today, more than one in five Americans reside in a jurisdiction where the adult use of marijuana is legal under state statute. These programs are now wide open to DOJ raids and arrests since former Attorney General Jeff Sessions rescinded guidance known as the Cole Memo last year. TELL YOUR MEMBER OF CONGRESS TO VOTE YES!

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The Blunt Truth

MAY 6, 2021

Attorney General Garland reiterates his disinterest in prosecuting marijuana users abiding by state law. This is not the first time the Court has refused to hear a 280E case; they did the same thing in 2019. In state news, the Texas House passed several bills dealing with cannabis. cannabis research bills. and finally.

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NORML

JUNE 23, 2019

Governor Kate Brown (D) signed legislation into law to to automatically conduct a review of past misdemeanor cannabis convictions, and to “set aside” offenses that are no longer a crime under state law. Click here to email your lawmakers in support of compassionate care programs. CA resident? CA resident?

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 11, 2019

The latest hemp laws state-by-state: May 2019. Hemp growth programs took root in four different states, expanded in two states, and legislation awaits the governor’s signature in another state in the month of May. Established a hemp growth program. Established a hemp growing program.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

The House Drug Policy Committee, on a tie vote Monday, rejected an amendment that would have changed state law to allow farmers to grow hemp. Changes to the state list of illegal drugs were proposed as House Bill 1547. February 7, 2019 Vern Riffe Center – 31st Floor – Room South B & C. Study: Oregon Has 6.5

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CannaMD

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

What law legalized medical marijuana in Florida? How does Florida law define medical marijuana? SHORT ANSWER: Low-THC cannabis , defined by Florida law, only contains 8% or less THC and more than 10% CBD. Law enforcement. (And, if you still need your card at the end – we’ve got you covered there, too!).

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United Patients Group

APRIL 3, 2023

A recommendation from a physician is simply permission (‘recommendation’) for the patient to use cannabis, which can be obtained in any state where medical marijuana is legal. Although both are legal under state law, there are currently 29 states with legislation allowing for medical cannabis and the District of Columbia.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 30, 2019

Senator Ron Wyden and Congressman Earl Blumenauer have introduced legislation to allow for interstate commerce when it comes to state-legal cannabis programs. Senator Ron Wyden and Congressman Earl Blumenauer introduced legislation to allow for interstate commerce when it comes to state-legal cannabis programs.

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Canna Law Blog

AUGUST 30, 2020

As we wrote back in early 2019, the prohibition on interference ONLY applied to hemp cultivated under the 2018 Farm Bill. To be fair, the USDA did issue an opinion in mid-2019 that stated that states/tribes could not prohibit the interstate transport of hemp produced under the 2014 Farm Bill.

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NORML

APRIL 2, 2019

The 2020 Democratic Presidential Primary is already heating up and we wanted to reach out to our supporters to take an early straw poll of who they think voters who prioritize marijuana law reform should support in that primary. Summary: Senator Booker has prioritized marijuana law reform since his time serving as mayor of Newark, New Jersey.

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NORML

JUNE 28, 2019

Senator Ron Wyden and Congressman Earl Blumenauer introduced legislation to allow for interstate commerce when it comes to state-legal cannabis programs. Governor Janet Mills (D) of Maine signed legislation into law setting rules and regulations for the adult use cannabis market. California. CA resident? North Carolina.

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Cannabis Law Report

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

— Second quarter 2019 revenue of $12.7 Adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter 2019 totaled $2.5 Company issues 2019 guidance of $55 -57 million of revenue and positive Adjusted EBITDA. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ – Harborside Inc. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ – Harborside Inc. dollars unless otherwise stated.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 29, 2019

She was the lead staffer and drafter of the MCRSA at the California State Legislature in 2015. . California’s Cannabis Advisory Committee (CAC) was scheduled to meet on March 27 for its first meeting of 2019. However, neither the state nor the locals have really provided any best practices for the industry.

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The Blunt Truth

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Following last year’s passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) issued a regulatory update in August of 2019 to federally insured credit unions. The industrial hemp pilot provisions under an earlier 2014 Farm Bill govern the lawful production of hemp; noncompliant production remains illegal.

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NORML

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Everyday NORML Chapters from around the country invest countless hours in advocating for meaningful marijuana law reforms on the local, state and federal level! NORML Chapters Organized and Energized for State Legislative Sessions in 2019. Texas NORML Hosted Advocacy Training for 2019 Legislative Session.

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Cannabis Law Report

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

Alabama legalized medical a medical cannabis program on May 17, 2021 when Governor Ivey signed SB 46 into law. The law provides for up to 12 cultivator licenses, up to four processor licenses, up to four dispensary licenses, and up to five integrated facility licenses.

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